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Durable scope advice
Ac04:
--- Quote from: Sneaky on November 03, 2025, 04:52:32 PM ---With that setup its most likely something broken inside the scope. Time to move on. Go with SWFA, maven rs 1.2, any nightforce. Sorry you missed your buck, good on you for addressing it.
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I’m not 100% sure it’s something in the scope, my cousin and I both shot our does for second deer with my rifle, at longer ranges than the buck I was shooting at, it potentially could be and i’m not going to scratch that idea but again not so sure it’s broken
Ac04:
--- Quote from: pickardjw on November 03, 2025, 05:07:48 PM ---The TLDR on Rokslide "Drop Test Approved" Scopes is:
SWFA SS (6x, 10x, 3-9, 3-15)
Nightforce (any model)
Trijicon Huron, Credo, Tenmile
Maven RS1.2 (current favorite for most)
As others mentioned, there are other factors that could contribute to zero loss than just the scope. I've been following the same guy's scope mounting method among other things (action screws degreased and torqued to min. 50 in-lbs on a Tikka). The thread is a little outdated, most guys over there are using paint pen instead of Loctite 242 now due to some curing issues. But the process and torque values are still pretty accurate. Under 17 in-lbs on the scope rings is asking for slippage.
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/scope-mounting-to-maintain-zero.78482/
None of this guarantees your rifle won't lose zero from a relatively minor impact. Each rifle system needs to be tested, but it's good data for reference.
I'd still check zero after a fall from a bike.
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Yeah i’m thinking i’ll upgrade, was seriously considering the maven and wish i went with it in hindsight, my action screws are right around that mark, and I torqued all my ring screws to the spec that hawken provided. I appreciate you linking that rs thread, i’ll probably just triple check and Redo what i have since it’s going to the range again.
HereDuckyDucky:
I prefer NightForce for this exact reason. There are no guarantees, but it gives me the best chance of staying on in the event of a drop or impact. Plus, they are REALLY nice scopes.
RW
Fidelk:
I tripped while hunting near Kettle Falls (Kelly Hill) and went ass over tea kettle. I sat down and saw green vegetation compressed onto my Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield scope (cheap). Then I noticed movement and spotted a buck about 200 yards away. Bang. Get out the tag. My buddy has the same scope and they both hold zero year after year.
pickardjw:
--- Quote from: Ac04 on November 03, 2025, 05:17:29 PM ---
--- Quote from: pickardjw on November 03, 2025, 05:07:48 PM ---The TLDR on Rokslide "Drop Test Approved" Scopes is:
SWFA SS (6x, 10x, 3-9, 3-15)
Nightforce (any model)
Trijicon Huron, Credo, Tenmile
Maven RS1.2 (current favorite for most)
As others mentioned, there are other factors that could contribute to zero loss than just the scope. I've been following the same guy's scope mounting method among other things (action screws degreased and torqued to min. 50 in-lbs on a Tikka). The thread is a little outdated, most guys over there are using paint pen instead of Loctite 242 now due to some curing issues. But the process and torque values are still pretty accurate. Under 17 in-lbs on the scope rings is asking for slippage.
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/scope-mounting-to-maintain-zero.78482/
None of this guarantees your rifle won't lose zero from a relatively minor impact. Each rifle system needs to be tested, but it's good data for reference.
I'd still check zero after a fall from a bike.
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Yeah i’m thinking i’ll upgrade, was seriously considering the maven and wish i went with it in hindsight, my action screws are right around that mark, and I torqued all my ring screws to the spec that hawken provided. I appreciate you linking that rs thread, i’ll probably just triple check and Redo what i have since it’s going to the range again.
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If you want to check out an RS1.2 before buying shoot me a PM. Not sure where you’re at but I’m in Tacoma, headed over to eburg/yakima areas for at least one day this weekend.
Also have a SWFA 3-9 not currently mounted.
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